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What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Illustrated by Dede Putra

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Illustrated by Dede Putra

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Illustrated by Dede Putra

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Illustrated by Dede Putra

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Illustrated by Dede Putra

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Illustrated by Dede Putra

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Read by Cynthia Farrell

By Steve Korté and Who HQ
Read by Cynthia Farrell

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Nov 07, 2023 | ISBN 9780593520710 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Nov 07, 2023 | 62 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About What Was the Children’s Blizzard of 1888?

    Which of these facts are true? 
    An unexpected blizzard struck the midwestern United States on January 12, 1888
    Teacher Minnie Freeman led thirteen of her students through the storm to safety
    Between 250 and 500 people died as a result of the extreme weather

    The terrifying true story of the deadly blizzard that unexpectedly slammed the Midwest, catching many young lives in its path—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.

    On January 12, 1888, an unforseen blizzard broke out in the middle of an unseasonably warm day across the Midwestern United States. As a result, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Readers will learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the advancements in forecasting that have since prevented similar tragedies.

    About What Was the Children’s Blizzard of 1888?

    The terrifying true story of the deadly blizzard that unexpectedly slammed the Midwest, catching many young lives in its path—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.

    On January 12, 1888, an unforseen blizzard broke out in the middle of an unseasonably warm day across the Midwestern United States. As a result, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Readers will learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the advancements in forecasting that have since prevented similar tragedies.

    About What Was the Children’s Blizzard of 1888?

    The terrifying true story of the deadly blizzard that unexpectedly slammed the Midwest, catching many young lives in its path—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.

    On January 12, 1888, an unforseen blizzard broke out in the middle of an unseasonably warm day across the Midwestern United States. As a result, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Readers will learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the advancements in forecasting that have since prevented similar tragedies.

    About What Was the Children’s Blizzard of 1888?

    The terrifying true story of the deadly blizzard that unexpectedly slammed the Midwest, catching many young lives in its path—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.

    On January 12, 1888, an unforseen blizzard broke out in the middle of an unseasonably warm day across the Midwestern United States. As a result, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Readers will learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the advancements in forecasting that have since prevented similar tragedies.

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Nov 07, 2023 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593520710

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Nov 07, 2023 | 112 Pages | 5-7/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593520727

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Nov 07, 2023 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593520734

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $8.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Nov 07, 2023 | 62 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593744949

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